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Man in His 80s Dies After Car Hits Wall in Audenshaw as Police Appeal for Footage

Officers say a suspected medical episode preceded the crash involving a Kia Rio.

Overview

  • Greater Manchester Police were called at around 12pm on Sunday to a collision on Guide Lane in Audenshaw, Tameside.
  • The Kia Rio struck the wall of a business property, and the driver, a man in his 80s, died on the way to hospital.
  • Police say they believe the driver suffered a medical episode, which remains part of the ongoing inquiry.
  • The Serious Collision Investigation Unit has launched an investigation and is seeking witness accounts and electronic footage.
  • Anyone with information or CCTV, dashcam or doorbell footage is asked to contact GMP via 101 or Live Chat quoting log 1251 of 28/09/2025, or report anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.